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Wendish Fest – September 28, 2025

We are 147 days away from the 37th Annual Wendish Fest! The Wendish Fest is a day of celebrating Texas Wendish culture and history through delicious Wendish food, unique cultural activities, folklife exhibits, demonstrations, and live polka music. The festival is a free, family-friendly event held outdoors at the historic...

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Official Blue Star Museum

Every year, from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day, the Blue Star Museum program offers free admission to active-duty military personnel, including the National Guard and Reserves, and their families. On average, more than 2,000 museums participate, including nature centers, zoos, and children’s museums. The Texas Wendish Heritage...

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Coffee Cake Baking Class on May 17

Interested in learning how to make a Wendish Coffee Cake? We are offering an in-person class at the museum on Saturday, May 17, from 10am-12pm led by Joyce Jenke. We will be requiring pre-payment to save your spot for the class. Please complete this form and submit your...

Announcements / featured / Scholarships

TWHS Scholarship Application is Open

The 2025-2026 Texas Wendish Heritage Society Scholarship application is now open! Before filling out the application form, students are strongly encouraged to read the scholarship guidelines. All parts of the application must be submitted by Monday, June 30, 2025, at 5pm CT. Scholarship Application Form: Click here. Application...

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Coffee Cake Baking Class on February 22

Interested in learning how to make a Wendish Coffee Cake? We are offering an in-person class at the museum on Saturday, February 22, from 10am-12pm led by Joyce Jenke. We will be requiring pre-payment to save your spot for the class. Please complete this form and submit payment:...

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Museum Closed on January 21

Due to the weather, the Texas Wendish Heritage Museum will be closed on Tuesday, January 21. The museum will resume normal operating hours on Wednesday, January 22. Texas Wendish Heritage Society Scholarship Fundraiser Meal tickets can still be purchased via the museum by contacting us at museum@texaswendish.org or...

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Book a 2025 Group Tour

Explore the history, heritage, and culture of the Wends by booking a guided group tour at the Texas Wendish Heritage Museum in Serbin. The group tour includes a docent-guided tour of the historic St. Paul Lutheran Church, one of the famous painted churches of Texas. After the church...